Electronic artist Ely Oaks is stepping into 2026 with major momentum, launching the year with an official remix of Taylor Swift’s latest single “Opalite” alongside the start of his North American tour.
The remix, released through Republic Records/Universal Music Group and arriving globally on Spotify on February 20, marks a milestone moment for the Austrian-born, Berlin-based producer. The release arrives just days before the kickoff of his North American tour on February 27, creating a powerful start to the year as the rapidly rising DJ continues expanding his international presence.
The new remix follows a standout 2025 for Ely Oaks, when the producer evolved from emerging dance artist into a major streaming force. His viral single “Running Around” is now approaching 150 million streams on Spotify, while the follow-up track “Borderline” has already surpassed 130 million streams on the platform. The consistent success of these releases helped position Ely as one of the most exciting rising names in electronic music.
Speaking about the remix opportunity, Ely Oaks shared:
“The moment you get the task to remix a Taylor Swift single is very special. Firstly it’s a huge honor, secondly you sit there and realise that this needs to be perfect. It’s easy to overthink here, I threw away a lot of the initial ideas. It’s a very big challenge to add something to a song that’s already so great. It took a few tries to finally get something that actually felt like a spark to me. Extremely happy that the end product made it to the official EP and so excited to hear what all of the fans think about it!” – Ely Oaks
The remix release arrives at a particularly active moment in Ely Oaks’ touring calendar. After spending the first half of February performing across Australia, including appearances at Dreamstate festivals and club shows in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, he is now heading to North America for a series of headline performances.
Several tour stops across major markets are already drawing strong demand, with shows scheduled in cities including Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Vancouver, Calgary, and additional dates to follow.
Ely Oaks closed out 2025 with a series of high-profile collaborations and remix projects that further expanded his global reach. Highlights included his remix of James Hype’s “Waterfalls” and a standout collaboration with Elle King on “Ex’s & Oh’s.” These releases helped build the momentum that now carries into his 2026 touring and release schedule.
Born in the Alpine town of Kitzbühel, Austria and now based in Berlin, Ely Oaks has quickly emerged as one of dance music’s most dynamic rising talents. His productions blend commercial dance accessibility with underground club energy, helping him build a global audience of nearly 10 million monthly Spotify listeners and more than one million combined followers across TikTok and Instagram.
In 2024, TikTok recognized him as the most-followed DJ in Germany, highlighting his ability to connect with fans across both digital platforms and live performances. His breakout single “Running Around” gained widespread traction online and was featured in Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2025 campaign.
Beyond streaming success, Ely Oaks has collaborated with prominent names in electronic music including Alok on “Tsunami” and Timmy Trumpet on “Sound Of Da Police,” while also delivering official remixes for artists such as Marshmello, Nate Dogg, and James Hype.
His musical journey has been shaped by a diverse set of influences, ranging from indie rock acts like Foals to metalcore bands such as Bring Me The Horizon before eventually discovering electronic music through a Skrillex remix. After early production experiments in dubstep and time spent performing with touring duo ZOOTAH, Ely launched his solo project in 2021. A viral remix of Florence + The Machine’s “Spectrum (Say My Name)” helped introduce his sound to a wider audience.
Since then, Ely Oaks has brought his high-energy performances to major international stages including Tomorrowland, Ultra Australia, Ushuaïa Ibiza, and EDC Orlando. His ability to craft tracks that resonate both on streaming platforms and in live festival environments has positioned him as one of the most exciting crossover artists in the modern dance scene.
With a growing global fanbase, expanding touring schedule, and high-profile releases, Ely Oaks enters 2026 continuing his rapid rise within the international electronic music landscape.
North American Tour Dates
Feb 27 – BSMNT – Boston, MA
Feb 28 – DEF TV Gallery – Atlanta, GA
Mar 06 – Exchange – Los Angeles, CA
Mar 07 – Vinyl (Underground) – Denver, CO
Mar 13 – Village Studios – Vancouver, BC
Mar 14 – Common/UNDRGRD – Calgary, AB
Mar 20 – Trio Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
Mar 21 – Trio Charleston – Charleston, SC
Mar 25–28 – Miami Music Week – Miami, FL
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